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Monday, 31 August 2026

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4 Births
6 Events
1 Reminders
11 Total entries

★ Born on this day 4 entries

1918
Alan Jay Lerner
US 108 yrs ago
1924
Buddy Hackett, comedian, actor.
US Arts & Culture 102 yrs ago
1928
James Coburn, actor.
US Arts & Culture 98 yrs ago
1935
Eldridge Cleaver, (No relation to "The Beaver")
US 91 yrs ago

► Events on this day 6 entries

1850
The California Pioneers organized at Montgomery & Clay Streets.
US Space & Astronomy 176 yrs ago
1886
Crocker-Woolworth National Bank organized.
US Arts & Culture 140 yrs ago
1895
John Brailier becomes the first "pro" football player when he receives $10 for expenses in a game at Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
US Sport 131 yrs ago
1966
The Beatles make their last concert appearance.
US Arts & Culture 60 yrs ago
1980
Solidarity Labor Union in Poland is founded.
PL Geography & Exploration 46 yrs ago
1997
Princess Diana dies in a fatal car crash in Paris France.
FR Politics & Government 29 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

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